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A 2,537-pound pumpkin was one of this year's highlights at the Great White North Pumpkin Weigh-off and Fair in Smoky Lake on Oct. 1.

The removal of the advanced road test for Class 5 and 6 drivers in Alberta is being applauded but also leaves driving instructors in the Lakeland with questions.

Learning how to sing O’Canada in Cree, and enjoying tea and bannock were among the events held for Orange Shirt Day at École Sainte-Catherine. 

The Spay Neuter Incentive Program (SNIP) offered by the Lac La Biche Regional Humane Society (LLBRHS) will help residents cover half the cost for the procedure that has many accompanying health benefits. 

Various events were held around Lac La Biche County last week commemorating Orange Shirty Day

St. Paul Fire Department fire chief, Trevor Kotowich, says the County of St. Paul fire truck is nearing the end of its 20-year replacement cycle. County council accepted Kotowich’s presentation as information, citing financial challenges as the price of fire trucks has increased drastically over the last two years.

Light-heavyweight boxer Muhammed “Hummy” Moghrabi will square off in the ring in Toronto this month, making his dream a reality. 

The Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will temporarily be without physician coverage starting at 11 p.m. tonight (Oct. 3) until 7 a.m. on Oct. 4, and again on Oct. 5 at 11 p.m. until Oct. 6 at 7 a.m.

Go for a drive and enjoy the changing colours of the season in Alberta's Lakeland

Member of the Ukrainian community says the community of St. Paul has been very generous and supportive of the Ukrainians affected by the war. She thanks the community for their “beautiful hand-painted card with greetings” and for welcoming Ukrainians “in the Ukrainian language.”